vitamines and Bio-oder?

[Sharlees rattakisses]

is it okay to mix the two or should I keep putting them in seperate waterbottles?

 

[jorats]

I wouldn't put anything in rat's drinking water. If they are eating blocks, they have all their vitamins already.
What is bio-oder?

 

[Sharlees rattakisses]

It is all natural. Used to keep there waste oder down.

 

[mamarat]

Do they drink that?

 

[Sharlees rattakisses]

yeah it goes in the water.

 

[jorats]

If you want to give it to them, I would offer it in a separate bowl or bottle and still offer them clean drinking water.

 

[Melissa's ZOO]

I tired the Bio-oder stuff. It has a sweet taste to it (yes I tasted it)and the water pretty much dilutes it so there is really no taste. I personally did not see a difference in their smell so I stopped using it.

 

[user 78]

As Jo said, I would strongly suggest that you offer a separate bottle of clean water in addition to any bottles you've added anything to. You never know when someone might suddenly develop a dislike for the flavor and will go without. Also, if they're eating a diet specifically designed for rats, they don't need any added vitamins. Getting more than their daily dose could have a negative effect long term. If you offer them as a monthly thing, or just when they're ill, I wouldn't see any harm in that.

To answer your question, though, it depends on how the Bio Odor works. If it blocks certain things, then it can decrease the absorption of the vitamins. Some vitamins/minerals can block the absorption of other vitamins/minerals as well. Looking at the ingredient list, I'd say that one would possibly cancel out the other.